Andhra Pradesh Local Body Election Results 2026: TDP-Led NDA Dominates Statewide, YSRCP Faces Major Setback

The elections, held on November 1, followed by repolling wherever necessary, became an important political test for Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's government and the opposition YSR Congress Party led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.

The results have attracted statewide attention because the NDA alliance performed strongly in several areas where YSRCP had enjoyed considerable political influence in previous elections.

From Pulivendula to Vijayawada, Tirupati to Visakhapatnam, the results have reshaped the political discussion in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election Results 2026: Overall Party Performance

According to the latest available election tally updated at 11:50 PM on November 3, a total of 3,507 out of 3,942 recorded ward contests had been declared.

The TDP emerged as the largest individual party, followed by YSRCP and Jana Sena.

Party-wise results

Telugu Desam Party (TDP)| 2,356

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP)| 493

Jana Sena Party (JSP)| 440

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)| 137

Independents| 70

CPI| 6

CPM| 5

Congress| 0

BSP| 0

The TDP, Jana Sena and BJP together secured 2,933 declared ward victories in this tally.

YSRCP secured 493, while 435 contests were still pending in the reported snapshot.

TDP Emerges as the Biggest Winner in Andhra Pradesh

The Telugu Desam Party has emerged as the dominant individual political force in the municipal elections.

TDP candidates secured victories across several important municipal corporations and municipalities. The party also performed strongly in Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's home region, including Chittoor district.

The results are particularly significant when compared with the 2021 municipal elections, when YSRCP had secured a substantial majority across many urban local bodies.

In the latest elections, TDP candidates secured important victories in Chittoor, Tirupati, Guntur, Nellore, Kadapa and other urban centres.

The party's performance has also strengthened its position within the NDA alliance.

Jana Sena Records Significant Growth in Urban Politics

Jana Sena Party has emerged as another major beneficiary of the municipal elections.

Under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, the party secured 440 declared ward victories in the reported statewide tally.

Some of its notable performances include:

- Tirupati, where Jana Sena won 19 wards.

- Eluru, where its candidate Reddi Appalanaidu won the mayoral contest.

- Pithapuram, where the party secured the municipal chairperson position.

- Gollaprolu, where Jana Sena won 13 wards.

- Nidadavole, where the party secured 14 wards.

The results provide Jana Sena with a stronger presence in urban local governance.

For Pawan Kalyan, the results are also an opportunity to strengthen the party's organisational structure beyond its traditional political areas.

BJP's Performance: Alliance Gains and Independent Political Presence

The BJP contested the municipal elections as part of the NDA alliance.

The party secured 137 declared ward victories in the reported tally.

Although its statewide ward numbers were lower than those of TDP and Jana Sena, BJP candidates registered victories in selected municipalities and divisions.

The party also secured the Yerraguntla Nagar Panchayat chairperson position, according to reported results.

However, the BJP faced a setback in Anantapur, where its mayoral candidate lost to the YSRCP candidate.

The result highlights the importance of local candidate selection and alliance coordination in municipal elections.

YSRCP Faces a Difficult Election Across Several Strongholds

For YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, these municipal elections have brought several challenges.

The party secured 493 declared ward victories in the available tally, considerably fewer than the combined NDA partners.

One of the most significant setbacks came from Pulivendula, Jagan Mohan Reddy's home constituency.

The TDP-backed candidate Geethakumari secured victory in the municipal chairperson election with a reported margin of 13,875 votes. The NDA also secured a substantial majority in the municipality.

The following are some of the major reported outcomes:

Corporation| Major result

Vijayawada| Jana Sena's Vangaveeti Radha won the mayoral contest

Visakhapatnam| TDP candidate Mukka Sravani

Tirupati| TDP candidate JB Srinivas

Chittoor| TDP candidate Katari Hemalatha

Guntur| TDP candidate Kovelamudi Lakshmi Aparna

Eluru| Jana Sena candidate Reddi Appalanaidu

Machilipatnam| TDP candidate Shaik Abdul Abida

Nellore| TDP candidate Roop Kumar Yadav

Kadapa| TDP candidate M. Suvarna

Anantapur| YSRCP candidate Ramesh Goud

Conclusion: A New Political Equation in Andhra Pradesh

The TDP-led NDA alliance has emerged as the dominant force in the reported results, with TDP leading the individual party tally, Jana Sena expanding its municipal presence and BJP securing victories in selected areas.

YSRCP, despite winning several important local contests, has suffered significant setbacks compared with its performance in the previous municipal election cycle.